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Michael Vogel Missing Person Case

Last seen in I-80 Vallejo, California on Dec 11, 1994

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Victim Details

Mar 27, 2019

May 1, 2019

Michael

Vogel

75

44

67 inches

125 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 11, 1994

I-80 Vallejo

California

Solano County

No

48869

Solano County Sheriff's Office

Fairfield

California

Solano County

94533

Charles Olmstead

Detective

530 Union Ave #100, California

7077847000

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/sheriff/default.asp

94-6870

Solano County Sheriff's Office

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP56331) and 2 other sources
Michael Vogel, aged 44, was last seen on December 11, 1994, on the Carquinez Bridge along Interstate 80 in Vallejo, California. Witnesses reported seeing Vogel jump from the bridge at approximately 2:50 PM. His vehicle was found abandoned in the westbound lane of the bridge, with his identification inside the car. Despite extensive efforts to locate him, Vogel has not been seen or heard from since, and his body was never recovered.

Although his disappearance is considered a probable suicide based on the eyewitness accounts and circumstances, no further details have emerged to clarify his fate. The case remains open, with authorities urging anyone with additional information to come forward.
Last Seen: Dec 11, 1994

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP56331 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Opinions | OTA - Office of Tax Appeals - CA.gov

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Burlingame, California
    UP9898 • Found Oct 5, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 33–46 vs 44
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%38 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 93%142 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP127124 • Found Sep 24, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 80%Est. 48–62 vs 44
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%116 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146037
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP146037 • Found Oct 10, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%127 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Sonoma, California
    UP85570 • Found Jan 16, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'7"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Turlock, California
    UP50957 • Found Jul 11, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%86 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%130–180 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP127425 • Found Jun 14, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%65 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'10" vs 5'7"
    Weight 98%139 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Saratoga, California
    UP127298 • Found Apr 1, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 89%Est. 48–62 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%59 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Richmond, California - unidentified case UP12859
    John Doe — Richmond, California
    UP12859 • Found Dec 24, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 93%142 lb vs 125 lb
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Modesto, California
    UP13299 • Found Mar 9, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%75 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 17%180 lb vs 125 lb
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Rio Vista, California
    UP147996 • Found Feb 12, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%29 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%137 lb vs 125 lb

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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